Many of us worry about who will take care of our pets if something happens to us. This story is a lesson for all of us: be prepared. We never know what tomorrow will bring, writes ilovemydogsomuch

An elderly man who lived in Russia has died. He was not prepared and his dog was given to a new family. This new family severely neglected their beloved puppy, named Cocos, for an entire year. Cocos is a Bobtail or better known as an Old English Sheepdog. Their beautiful coats require a lot of maintenance. Their long fur can easily get tangled and grow too much in their eyes.

Cocos’ new family didn’t care if he was groomed and his fur grew out of control into a matted mess that actually inhibited his movement and breathing. It wasn’t a cosmetic issue, it was life or death.

Cocos didn’t just miss out on regular grooming, he was completely ignored! All dogs need exercise and love, a proper diet and regular cleaning – this poor guy was left in a kitchen, all alone, as if he didn’t even exist.

As you can see, the rescuers had a lot of work to do to make Cocos comfortable. The poor thing didn’t even look like a dog!

Rescuers took Cocos back to the medical center. They worked for more than three hours to remove his matted fur. Under the fur, they found sores and fur infections that were irritating his skin.

Is that an eye? OH WOW, it’s under there!
Three hours later, a beautiful dog emerges. Cocos can breathe and move. Now all he needs is the perfect forever family that will never let him down.

Then came Elena, the perfect mom for Cocos. She knew everything about sheepdogs and was happy to give him the life he deserves.

She knows how to take care of him and keep him active and healthy. Look at him now! This is one happy puppy!

Source: ilovemydogsomuch.tv